{"id":632183,"date":"2025-05-15T09:30:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T13:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=632183"},"modified":"2025-07-24T14:06:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T18:06:54","slug":"how-long-can-wegovy-be-out-of-the-fridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-long-can-wegovy-be-out-of-the-fridge\/","title":{"rendered":"How long can Wegovy be out of the fridge?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wegovy<\/span><\/a> (semaglutide) is a once-weekly <\/span>weight-loss medication<\/span><\/a> that belongs to a class of drugs called <\/span>GLP-1 agonists<\/span><\/a>. It is FDA approved for weight management and to reduce the risk of stroke, <\/span>heart attack<\/span><\/a>, or other <\/span>cardiovascular death<\/span><\/a> in people who are overweight or have obesity. Wegovy is self-injected at home, so users must know how to properly store their single-dose injector pens before use. According to the drug\u2019s manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, Wegovy pens should be refrigerated, but they can safely be left out of the fridge for up to 28 days.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t

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Does Wegovy need to be refrigerated?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wegovy does not need to be continuously refrigerated, but Novo Nordisk recommends refrigeration. Refrigerating the drug ensures that it stays at a consistent temperature until use.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specifically, the manufacturer suggests storing Wegovy between 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit, a standard refrigerator temperature range. (The FDA recommends setting refrigerators at or below 40 F.) However, the company also states that Wegovy can be stored with the pen cap on in temperatures up to 86 F for up to 28 days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In all cases, you should store <\/span>Wegovy pens<\/span><\/a> with the cap on \u201cto ensure it remains sterile,\u201d says Cynthia Odogwu, MD, a Maryland family and lifestyle medicine provider. This medication should also be kept in its original carton to protect against direct sunlight.<\/span><\/p>\n

How long can Wegovy be out of the fridge?<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cOnce [Wegovy] has been opened and left out at room temperature, it should be used within 28 days,\u201d says <\/span>Dr. Odogwu<\/span><\/a>. Once Wegovy has been opened and unrefrigerated, putting it back into the fridge will not extend its shelf life beyond those 28 days, according to<\/span> Supriya Rao, MD<\/span><\/a>, a board-certified gastroenterologist and obesity medicine provider in Massachusetts.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you plan to travel by car or train with Wegovy, Dr. Rao suggests keeping it in an insulated cooler bag with an ice pack. \u201cAvoid freezing, and never store it in a hot car,\u201d she says.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When traveling by plane, store Wegovy in its original container in your carry-on luggage, and be prepared to declare it to security personnel at the TSA screening. Avoid putting Wegovy in your checked luggage, which may freeze at high altitudes. The goal is to keep the injection pens at a cool and consistent temperature. \u201cYou can always pack a travel thermometer if needed,\u201d says Dr. Rao. Also, remember to pack a sharps disposal container for used injection pens.<\/span><\/p>\n

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